When a dApp (decentralized application) talks to an Ethereum-like blockchain, it does so using a JSON-RPC interface. In essence, an RPC URL is the web address of a node’s JSON-RPC endpoint. It’s a server URL (usually an HTTPS endpoint) that your dApp calls to retrieve on-chain data or push transactions. For example, Infura and GetBlock … Read more
Canaan Inc. (CAN), the Singapore-based manufacturer of bitcoin mining machines, will wind down its artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor business to refocus on its core crypto operations. Despite the growing trend of bitcoin miners diversifying their revenue through AI-related businesses, building AI chips is likely very competitive and not cost-effective for smaller companies. Canaan said that … Read more
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DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV), the Nasdaq-listed firm with a crypto treasury strategy focused on Solana SOL, is bringing its equity onto blockchain rails through crypto exchange Kraken’s upcoming tokenized stock trading venue. The company’s shares will be tokenized under the ticker DFDVx on the Solana network, joining a select group of tokenized versions of major … Read more
Management is an overused term that could mean almost anything. There are myriads of professions somehow aligned with management. But the general purpose of this process is to define the object of management and set goals that the object should achieve. In the case of product management, your product or part of this product is … Read more
Early-stage founders, listen up! You will want a front row seat at the Builders Stage on Oct 27 at 1:00 pm. This session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 brings together Nina Achadjian, partner, Index Ventures; Jerry Chen, general partner, Greylock; and Viviana Faga, general partner, Felicis, all of whom will share their 2026 investment priorities across … Read more
In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have emerged as revolutionary tools that are capable of generating human-like text, solving complex problems, and assisting with a myriad of tasks. However, these models are not without their challenges, particularly when it comes to governance. The proliferation of LLMs has … Read more
Have you ever read a sci-fi novel and thought, “Wow, imagine if that was real”? Well, it turns out some of those wild ideas weren’t so far off. Sci-fi authors have a knack for peeking into the future, especially when it comes to technology. Some even managed to predict parts of today’s digital economy before … Read more
In recent weeks, Congress has made historic strides toward securing America’s leadership in digital asset innovation. With the passage of the GENIUS Act, we’ve taken a major step toward ensuring that this emerging sector operates under clear, consistent rules—rules that protect consumers, encourage responsible innovation and strengthen national security. But make no mistake: this is … Read more
Comedian Martin Herlihy tells students how to get their parents to buy them a Mac. Apple has taken down a new ad just one day after posting it, making it the fourth one removed in just over a year, as spotted earlier by MacRumors. The nearly eight-minute-long ad, titled “The Parent Presentation,” featured comedian Martin … Read more
Honeypot scams lure crypto investors into buying tokens they can’t sell, locking their funds through smart contract tricks.
Coinbase (COIN), the leading digital assets platform in the U.S., is well positioned to benefit from the enactment of the crypto market structure bill introduced in the House of Representatives earlier this month, broker Benchmark said in a research report Monday. Benchmark raised its Coinbase price target to $421 from $310 and reiterated its buy … Read more
As part of his appearance on the Decoder podcast, Hinge co-founder and CEO Justin McLeod says that the company would like to introduce an alternative payment service by the end of this year. With a Hinge-run alternative payment service, Apple won’t be able to take a cut of any purchases, and that “changes the equation” … Read more
Today, I’m talking with Hinge founder and CEO Justin McLeod. Hinge is one of the biggest dating apps in the United States — it’s rivaled only by Tinder, and both are owned by the massive conglomerate Match Group, which has consolidated a huge chunk of the online dating ecosystem. A fair warning here: I’ve never … Read more
Bitcoin ASIC maker Canaan has launched pilot production in the US and dropped its AI chip business, signaling a strategic pivot to core crypto operations.
What does it signify when a major blockchain conference announces a speaker list that bridges the worlds of traditional business, politics, and decentralized technology? Korea Blockchain Week 2025 (KBW2025), the most prominent Web3 conference in Asia, has unveiled its second round of speakers and lead partners for its September event in Seoul. This roster includes … Read more
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Bitcoin attracts $1.1 billion despite a price correction, while Ethereum posts its longest streak since 2021, data compiled by CoinShares shows.
Grant Cardone, the well-known real estate investor, has announced that his firm, Cardone Capital, has added 1,000 BTC to its balance sheet. “CardoneCapital adds 1,000 BTC to balance sheet becoming first ever real estate/BTC company integrated with full BTC strategy combining the two best in class assets,” said Cardone in an X post. At current … Read more
Fiserv, a Fortune 500 payments and fintech giant that processes 90 billion transactions annually, unveiled plans on Monday to launch a new digital asset platform and stablecoin, joining a roster of traditional financial firms rushing to capitalize on the stablecoin boom. The FIUSD stablecoin, planned to debut later this year, will be available to Fiserv’s … Read more
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 2789.42, down 4.4% (-127.06) since 4 p.m. ET on Friday. None of the 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: BTC (-1.8%) and LTC (-1.9%). Laggards: UNI (-11.4%) and ICP … Read more
Long-term Bitcoin holders now control a record 14.53 million BTC, tightening supply as institutional demand rises despite geopolitical tensions.
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Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha is acquiring German salary payment platform for seafaring workers, Kadmos.
Trezor warned of ongoing phishing attempts exploiting its support contact form.